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• Flights from anywhere in the United States and flights between countries as per your itinerary. (all necessary flights on your trip are included)
• Daily Mass will be scheduled.
• Airport taxes, security fees & fuel surcharges saving you an average of $400-$600!
• Transfers as per itinerary.
• 4 or 5 star hotels in downtown areas.
• Transportation with luxury bus.
• All breakfasts and all dinners. Wine included with all dinners.
• All tips to driver, hotel, and tour guide. If you feel that the tour guide did a great job, offering them extra tips is greatly appreciated.
• Guided tours and tour fees ~ Our tour guides are very caring, licensed, and well educated. Many of our guides have their PhDs.
• Luggage handling (1 suitcase and 1 carry-on per person)
• Single Supplement If the passenger wants a guaranteed room of their own, they have to pay $1200 for a single supplement. As long as the passenger is willing to room with someone and allows us to provide them with a roommate the single supplement does not apply.
• Remember: Our trips are not more expensive during high season ~ Passengers will never be expected to pay extra for anything while on the trip.
• NOTE: If you wish to deepen your knowledge of the Catholic Faith as a preparation for this pilgrimage, we recommend the following book as it is faithful to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church (Imprimatur by ARCHBISHOP FELIPE AGUIRRE FRANCO): The Catholic Faith in Easy Terms. Introduction, Nihil Obstat, and Imprimatur by Archbishop Felipe Aguirre Franco.

• Lunch
• Trip Insurance. Work directly with Travel Guard to protect your investment and insure your money. There are different packages to choose from depending on your travel needs. Use the above link or the link right below the picture of the pope on our home page to visit their site.

1. Call us (855) 842-8001 or register online with a credit card and pay your $500 deposit per person to save your spot. The $500 deposit is part of the total price of the trip.
2. A $1,000 Additional Deposit (AD) per person is due one month from the registration. The AD is paid ONLY in the form of check (personal, money order, or bank check).
3. The balance is due 4 months before the trip departure date. The balance is paid ONLY in the form of check (personal, money order, or bank check).

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June 14, Day 1: Fly from USA to Bari, Italy.

June 15, Day 2: Upon arrival, check into your hotel. After settling in, head to a local trattoria for lunch, where you can begin sampling the region's cuisine. In the afternoon, explore Bari Vecchia (Old Town), starting with a visit to the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, a revered religious site. Continue to the Bari Cathedral, known for its stunning architecture. In the evening, take a leisurely stroll along the Lungomare Promenade, enjoying the sea views and vibrant atmosphere. Finish the day with dinner at Torre a Mare. Dinner and overnight in Bari.

June 16, Day 3: After breakfast, visit the Castello Normanno-Svevo, a historic castle that offers insights into the region's past. After lunch, visit the Petruzzelli Theatre, one of the most important opera houses in Italy. Following the theatre visit, take a walking tour of the Murat district, a bustling area known for its shops and cafes. Dinner and overnight in Bari.

June 17, Day 4: Begin the day with a hands-on cooking class at Apulia Food Academy. You'll learn to prepare classic Apulian dishes using fresh, local ingredients. After the class, enjoy a lunch featuring the dishes you created. Spend the afternoon exploring Bari at your own pace, perhaps visiting local markets or enjoying a coffee at a café. Dinner and overnight in Bari.

June 18, Day 5: In the morning, check out of your hotel in Bari and travel to the fantastic beach of Gallipoli for a free day (Corte dei Simonari is a great place for lunch/dinner). Dinner and overnight in Lecce.

June 19, Day 6: Visit Lecce's historic center, the Roman Amphitheater and the stunning Piazza del Duomo. Cooking class at The Awaiting Table Cookery School. Here, you'll dive into the culinary traditions of Lecce, preparing and then enjoying a lunch of your own making. In the afternoon, continue exploring Lecce's historic sites, such as the Basilica di Santa Croce, known for its intricate Baroque facade. Dinner and overnight in Lecce.

June 20, Day 7: Spend the morning visiting more of Lecce’s historical and architectural gems, including the Church of Saints Niccolò and Cataldo. For lunch, choose a local eatery to enjoy more of Lecce's regional dishes. In the afternoon, visit the Faggiano Museum, a fascinating archaeological museum located in a historic house. Dinner and overnight in Lecce.

June 21, Day 8: Start the day with an early departure from Lecce to Cantine Menhir in Minervino di Lecce. Begin with a guided tour of the vineyards, focusing on grape varieties used for white wine such as Fiano and Verdeca. Then explore the cellars where the wines are aged and learn about the winemaking process. Participate in a tasting session of their white wines. After lunch, spend some time exploring the beautiful grounds of Castello Monaci, visiting the olive groves or relaxing in the garden areas. Return to the tasting room for another session focusing on different white wine varieties or blends. Participate in an interactive workshop, such as a wine blending session or a sensory analysis class, to deepen your understanding of white wines. Depart from Cantine Menhir and head to Masseria Altemura in Torre Santa Susanna. Begin with a guided tour of the masseria, including the vineyards, production areas, and aging cellars. Participate in an exclusive tasting session of their premium wines, focusing on their white wine selection. Enjoy the serene environment of the masseria, possibly accompanied by light appetizers paired with the wines. Return to Lecce, dinner and overnight in Lecce.

June 22, Day 9: In the morning, travel to Torre dell'Orso, approximately 30 minutes from Lecce. Enjoy a day at the beach, known for its wide sandy shores and turquoise waters. Have lunch at a local beachside trattoria, sampling more regional dishes. Spend the rest of the afternoon swimming, sunbathing, or exploring the nearby Grotta della Poesia, a stunning natural pool. Return to Lecce in the evening for dinner and overnight.

June 23, Day 10: After breakfast, head to Punta Prosciutto, one of Puglia's most beautiful and pristine beaches, located about an hour from Lecce. Spend the day relaxing on the beach, swimming in the clear waters, and soaking up the sun. For lunch, enjoy a picnic on the beach or visit a nearby restaurant. In the late afternoon, return to Lecce dinner and overnight in Lecce.

June 24, Day 11: Fly back home.

Please note: We do our best to ensure that all sites listed in this itinerary will be seen. However, due to scheduling conflicts, or other circumstances beyond our control, sites may be visited on a different day than listed. If this happens it will also necessitate a change in the restaurant for dinner. However, we will never sacrifice the quality of the meal, all restaurants will meet Proximo Travel's very high standards. Since we have several different trip configurations touring at the same time, it is likely that groups on different tours will be combined when their itineraries overlap in certain areas.